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Second Confirmed Case Of The West Nile Virus

Darren McCollester

Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for the West Nile Virus July 28, 2000 at the State Lab in Boston, MA. A man from the Queens borough was the second person in New York City to become infected with the West Nile Virus this year, the city's health department said, August 22, 2001.

Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for the West Nile Virus July 28, 2000 at the State Lab in Boston, MA. A man from the Queens borough was the second person in New York City to become infected with the West Nile Virus this year, the city's health department said, August 22, 2001.

Chickens Used In Detection of Virus

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Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District employee James Ducote takes a blood sample from a chicken August 16, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The blood sample will be tested to determine if the chicken is infected with the West Nile or St. Louis viruses. Health officials say chickens are effective at detecting the St. Louis virus.

Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District employee James Ducote takes a blood sample from a chicken August 16, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The blood sample will be tested to determine if the chicken is infected with the West Nile or St. Louis viruses. Health officials say chickens are effective at detecting the St. Louis virus.

Repellent Giveaway Aids West Nile Battle

Mario Villafuerte

Phil Bethell sprays on mosquito repellent during a stop near the Louisiana exas border on Interstate 20 August 9, 2002 at the Greenwood, Louisiana tourist center. Bethell, from Craig, Colorado, received the repellent at the center, which began giving it out for free today. Making repellent available to tourists is among the efforts the state is taking to stem the infection of West Nile virus in humans, as well as reassure travelers that visiting Louisiana is safe. The spray is being passed out at all tourist center and state parks. Louisiana has the greatest number of West Nile victims in the nation with 85, including 7 deaths.

Phil Bethell sprays on mosquito repellent during a stop near the Louisiana exas border on Interstate 20 August 9, 2002 at the Greenwood, Louisiana tourist center. Bethell, from Craig, Colorado, received the repellent at the center, which began giving it out for free today. Making repellent available to tourists is among the efforts the state is taking to stem the infection of West Nile virus in humans, as well as reassure travelers that visiting Louisiana is safe. The spray is being passed out at all tourist center and state parks. Louisiana has the greatest number of West Nile victims in the nation with 85, including 7 deaths.

Mosquito Search For West Nile Virus

Tim Boyle

Eric Chovanec, a field operator with the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, examines a collection of mosquito larvae from a catch basin August 7, 2002 in Niles, Illinois. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, state health departments across the country have documented 89 cases of West Nile virus in humans this year, including five deaths. The most recent fatality was confirmed August 6 by public health authorities in Louisiana, where all five deaths this year have occurred. In most cases, West Nile offers few if any symptoms, and the human immune system fends off the virus on its own. But in other cases, it can go from mimicking a cold or flu to a fatal brain swelling known as encephalitis. Those 50 or older or those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to the virus, said Dr. John R. Lumpkin, Illinois' public health director.

Eric Chovanec, a field operator with the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, examines a collection of mosquito larvae from a catch basin August 7, 2002 in Niles, Illinois. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, state health departments across the country have documented 89 cases of West Nile virus in humans this year, including five deaths. The most recent fatality was confirmed August 6 by public health authorities in Louisiana, where all five deaths this year have occurred. In most cases, West Nile offers few if any symptoms, and the human immune system fends off the virus on its own. But in other cases, it can go from mimicking a cold or flu to a fatal brain swelling known as encephalitis. Those 50 or older or those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to the virus, said Dr. John R. Lumpkin, Illinois' public health director.

Mosquito Search For West Nile Virus

Tim Boyle

Mark Baker, Northwest Mosquito Abatement District's chief of field operations, examines a catch basin for mosquito larvae August 7, 2002 in Niles, Illinois. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, state health departments across the country have documented 89 cases of West Nile virus in humans this year, including five deaths. The most recent fatality was confirmed August 6 by public health authorities in Louisiana, where all five deaths this year have occurred. In most cases, West Nile offers few if any symptoms, and the human immune system fends off the virus on its own. But in other cases, it can go from mimicking a cold or flu to a fatal brain swelling known as encephalitis. Those 50 or older or those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to the virus, said Dr. John R. Lumpkin, Illinois' public health director.

Mark Baker, Northwest Mosquito Abatement District's chief of field operations, examines a catch basin for mosquito larvae August 7, 2002 in Niles, Illinois. According to the federal Centers for Disease Control, state health departments across the country have documented 89 cases of West Nile virus in humans this year, including five deaths. The most recent fatality was confirmed August 6 by public health authorities in Louisiana, where all five deaths this year have occurred. In most cases, West Nile offers few if any symptoms, and the human immune system fends off the virus on its own. But in other cases, it can go from mimicking a cold or flu to a fatal brain swelling known as encephalitis. Those 50 or older or those with weak immune systems are the most susceptible to the virus, said Dr. John R. Lumpkin, Illinois' public health director.

Collecting Mosquitoes in Louisiana

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Jeanine Tessmer places Asian Tiger mosquitoes she counted into a vial to be sent off to test for the West Nile virus August 3, 2002 inside the Ouachita parish Mosquito Abatement District office in Monroe, Louisiana. Louisiana Governor Mike Foster has declared a state of emergency and is seeking federal funds for insecticide spraying.

Jeanine Tessmer places Asian Tiger mosquitoes she counted into a vial to be sent off to test for the West Nile virus August 3, 2002 inside the Ouachita parish Mosquito Abatement District office in Monroe, Louisiana. Louisiana Governor Mike Foster has declared a state of emergency and is seeking federal funds for insecticide spraying.

West Nile Virus Spread In Louisiana

Mario Villafuerte

Dan Martisius sprays mosquito repellent on his son, Ben, before playing golf at the Selman golf course on August 2, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in West Monroe, Louisiana was announced by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The virus has killed four of the 58 people in Louisiana known to have been infected with the rare mosquito-borne illness.

Dan Martisius sprays mosquito repellent on his son, Ben, before playing golf at the Selman golf course on August 2, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The first confirmed human case of West Nile virus in West Monroe, Louisiana was announced by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. The virus has killed four of the 58 people in Louisiana known to have been infected with the rare mosquito-borne illness.

West Nile Virus Expands In Louisiana

Mario Villafuerte

Rodney Siller rubs mosquito repellent on his arm on August 2, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The first human case of the West Nile virus was confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. It was also revealed that the number of human infections in the state increased to 58 with 4 deaths. Governor Mike Foster declared a statewide emergency for the nation?s second worst West Nile epidemic since l999.

Rodney Siller rubs mosquito repellent on his arm on August 2, 2002 in Monroe, Louisiana. The first human case of the West Nile virus was confirmed by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. It was also revealed that the number of human infections in the state increased to 58 with 4 deaths. Governor Mike Foster declared a statewide emergency for the nation?s second worst West Nile epidemic since l999.

West Nile Spreads in Louisiana

Mario Villafuerte

Biologist Dan Saxon cradles a chicken after taking a blood sample June 21, 2002 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Health experts have been inspecting hundreds of dead birds and blood and water samples from around the state searching for early signs of the West Nile virus.

Biologist Dan Saxon cradles a chicken after taking a blood sample June 21, 2002 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Health experts have been inspecting hundreds of dead birds and blood and water samples from around the state searching for early signs of the West Nile virus.

Second Confirmed Case Of The West Nile Virus

Darren McCollester

Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux tests mosquitos for the West Nile Virus July 28, 2000 at the State Lab in Boston, MA. Officials say a dead crow found in Hopkinton, MA on July 21, 2000 was the second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne disease found in the Northeast.

Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux tests mosquitos for the West Nile Virus July 28, 2000 at the State Lab in Boston, MA. Officials say a dead crow found in Hopkinton, MA on July 21, 2000 was the second confirmed case of the mosquito-borne disease found in the Northeast.

Potential West Nile Virus outbreak

Darren McCollester

Dragon Mosquito Control Inc. employee Kelly Williams looks at a cup July 21, 2000 filled with mosquito larvae taken from a salt marsh in Stratham NH. Dragon Mosquito Control Inc has been hired by cities in NH to help curb the possibilities of an outbreak of the mosquito borne West Nile Virus in the northeast.

Dragon Mosquito Control Inc. employee Kelly Williams looks at a cup July 21, 2000 filled with mosquito larvae taken from a salt marsh in Stratham NH. Dragon Mosquito Control Inc has been hired by cities in NH to help curb the possibilities of an outbreak of the mosquito borne West Nile Virus in the northeast.

Potential West Nile Virus outbreak

Darren McCollester

Sarah MacGregor, president of Dragon Mosquito Control Inc., points to an area of a salt marsh in Stratham NH., July 21, 2000 that needs to be sprayed to kill mosquitoes that may be carrying the West Nile Virus. After a breakout of the virus in upstate New York killed six last year, authorities and specialists are doing all they can to curb the possibilities of a break out further north.

Sarah MacGregor, president of Dragon Mosquito Control Inc., points to an area of a salt marsh in Stratham NH., July 21, 2000 that needs to be sprayed to kill mosquitoes that may be carrying the West Nile Virus. After a breakout of the virus in upstate New York killed six last year, authorities and specialists are doing all they can to curb the possibilities of a break out further north.

Archdiocese Cemeteries Ban Flowers In Chicago

Tim Boyle

Emptied flower boxes are shown September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all flowers and decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

Emptied flower boxes are shown September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all flowers and decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

Archdiocese Cemeteries Ban Flowers In Chicago

Tim Boyle

An emptied flower box is shown next to grave marker September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all flowers and decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

An emptied flower box is shown next to grave marker September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's Maryhill Cemetery in Niles, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all flowers and decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

Archdiocese Cemeteries Ban Flowers In Chicago

Tim Boyle

A groundskeeper trims grass around grave markers void of flowers and decorations September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

A groundskeeper trims grass around grave markers void of flowers and decorations September 19, 2002 at the Archdiocese of Chicago's All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois. The Archdiocese began removing all decorations in church cemeteries in and around Chicago in an effort to stem the spread of the West Nile virus, which officials say could be linked to the mosquito breeding areas available in cemetery grounds. According to Illinois state health officials, 23 people in the state have died from the mosquito-borne virus. Other cases of the virus total 457, according to the officials.

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Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for... Fotografia de notíciasBoston - Massachusetts,Cuidados de Saúde e Medicina,EUA,Epidemia,Mosquito,Pinça,Vírus do Nilo OcidentalPhotographer Darren McCollesterCollection: Hulton Archive 374626 01: (FILE PHOTO) Bacteriologist Erik Devereaux holds a mosquito that he will check for the West Nile Virus July 28, 2000 at the State Lab in Boston, MA. A man from the Queens borough was the second person in New York City to become infected with the West Nile Virus this year, the city's health department said, August 22, 2001. (Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)